Entering & leaving the bathroom

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الذكر عند الخلاء

(بِسْمِ الله) اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي أَعـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنَ الْخُـبْثِ وَالْخَبائِث.

In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from evil and evil beings.

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 142

Source and review note

The refuge supplication is authenticated; saying Bismillah is an additional transmitted practice.

Sahih al-Bukhari 142

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غُفْـرانَك.

I ask Your forgiveness.

Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 30

Source and review note

The Prophet ﷺ is reported to have said this on leaving the toilet.

Sunan Abi Dawud 30

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